Jim Ringer : Tramps And Hawkers

[mpopky100]

I spent hours scouring the web to find a copy of 'Tramps and Hawkers' for my wife. Her dad played the album on many road trips they took as a kid. I finally found ONE...in the UK!!

It has since become one of my all time favorite albums. There is a mesmerizing quality to Jim's performances. IMHO, his music is so honest in its simplicity, but at the same time deep and rich...I can listen to the album over and over, and never get tired of it. Thanks for the post.. and thanks Jim for the music.

[westmeathguy]

Thank you for this and for the bio. I used to see Jim and Mary play too and yep, Jim was rough to look at but he sang sweet. The real deal.  Thanks again!

[colindominy]

Great posting. I've still got my original 1972 vinyl copy of Jim's album "Waitin For The Hard Times To Go" .. in mint condition, it still plays like pure gold. It's a prime-precious-prize amongst my considerable record collection from that era & genre. Jim has such a unique, captivating style of singing + story-telling .. I adore his talent & I still play him to this day .. newcomers whom I play his music to are amazed that he never was given wider recognition & more richly-deserved acclaim.

[eulessgirl1]

Thank you.

[capitanotedeschi]

Thanks for posting this song. I was listening to it this evening. I saw Jim Ringer & Mary McCaslin perform in Kansas City at the Foolkiller in the 1970s. They made beautiful music both separately and together. I live in the San Joaquin Valley and Jim Ringer's voice and lyrics capture it well. Hot, dusty, full of hardworking people and all-American towns. It's a place you want to get away from, but to which you always return. Again thanks for sharing. 30

[AF2Z]

Jim Ringer did the definitive version of "Willing". I haven't heard it for years but keep looking for it. Also, "Bramble and the Rose" with Mary McCaslin. Those songs were my favorites.

[CHRISBEME1]

I'VE SEEN JIM AND MARY MANY TIMES AT McCABE'S IN SANTA MONICA CA. BACK IN THE 70'S AND AT DIFFERENT FOLK FESTIVALS AROUND SO. CAL. HAVE SEVERAL OF HIS AND HERS AND THEIR ALBUMS BOUGHT THERE. THEY WERE SO GREAT TOGETHER. ALSO UTAH PHILIPS THE SAME DEAL. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS IN THE 80'S AT THE PANIDA THEATER IN SANDPOINT IDAHO.

[denvereddennis]

I saw Jim ringer in 1970 with Utah phillips!

[germcgrath7]

its an old scots gaelic song of the same name. made famous in this part of the world by the late luke kelly of the dubliners.

[patmonkrn]

Absolutely beautiful. Please post more Jim tunes. I have a couple of old original vinyl's, but am a geriactic old luddite and havent yet learned how to simply share my stash

[kattywumpus2000]

@patmonkrn I agree. My dad would have liked this video, and I would love to see more, also. I miss him. -Kim Ringer

[lilbanjogal]

Stellar in all regards once again Doug. This looks like lots of work for little reward ! Had not heard the original just Dave Alvin's cover . Would you give the info for your radio show again so I can tune in

[ParnellArt]

I recognize the melody as an Irish song I heard years ago by the Clancy Bros. called Paddy West. Any idea where the tune originated?

[paganmaestro]

@ParnellArt and Restlessjohn... I know it's an old tune, one that's been used a few times I'm sure. No idea who first came up with it, though.

[stainesbill]

Thanks. One of the beautiful songs.

[mysteria31]

Beautiful, Doug, Just Beautiful..

[fayevorg]

Great song by Jim Ringer. Wonderful video by Doug Lang.

[Restlessjohn]

Great song Duke, but what is that tune? I swear I know it from somewhere else!

Great video, as always!